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• Which US will tourists find when they visit?

  10-04-2025 14:21 via bbc.com
  
  Trump's actions are changing how the US tells its diverse story to travellers
  
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• Italy's new nun-mapped pilgrim trail

  09-01-2026 14:00 via bbc.com
  
  It's an 11-mile journey through the country's spiritual hinterland
  
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• ‘We were as stuffed as the dumplings’: a tour of Warsaw’s top vegan restaurants

  09-01-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  Poland’s capital is now rated above cities like San Francisco and Copenhagen for its vegan options. We sample plant-based schnitzel, ramen and, of course,pierogi Pinny on, hands dusted with flour, I rolled out dough, cut it into circles, added a spoonful of filling and sealed it into little parcels. I was getting stuck into a dumpling cooking class in one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the world. Making gyoza in Tokyo, perhaps? Wontons in Singapore? Potstickers in Taipei?In fact, I w
  
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• The Caribbean isle that can't access its beaches

  08-01-2026 14:00 via bbc.com
  
  Less than 1% of this nation's shoreline is accessible to local residents
  
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• RateGain Announces Exclusive Partnership with Aztech Digital to Accelerate UNO VIVA’s Expansion Acro

  08-01-2026 11:43 via breakingtravelnews.com
  RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced an exclusive reseller partnership with Aztech Digital, an adtech solution provider and trusted advisor to hotels across Greece and Cyprus. This partnership will expand the reach of UNO VIVA, the first CRS-integrated AI voice agent built for hotels.
  
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• Travelsoft announces the acquisition of .BOSYS Software GmbH

  08-01-2026 11:37 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Travelsoft, leading global technology provider for the travel industry, announces the acquisition of .BOSYS Software GmbH, a German travel technology software editor specializing in CRM, mid-office and back-office solutions for travel distribution organizations and touristic call-centers.
  
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• Maya registers a record x5 revenue growth and prepares to scale its agentic AI solution globally

  08-01-2026 11:30 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Maya, a technology platform specializing in agentic AI solutions for the travel industry, today reported a record year, achieving x5 year-over-year revenue growth and x3 its client base. This performance reinforces the company’s momentum, driven by a technology designed to turn every traveler interaction into a tangible business opportunity.
  
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• Amadeus joins ICAO No Country Left Behind initiative

  08-01-2026 10:38 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The partnership seeks to enhance the capacity of States to adopt advanced digital technologies that improve the efficiency, safety and sustainability of international air transport systems
  
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• How a TV interior designer is helping revive a remote Scottish island

  08-01-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  On Ulva, in the Inner Hebrides, Banjo Beale and his husband are transforming a rundown mansion into their dream hotel, while another adventurous couple have created a charming bothy for hardier folkUlva House is a building site. There are workmen up ladders, hammering, plastering, but I leave my muddy walking boots by the door. There’s no central heating or hot water and Banjo Beale and his husband, Ro, have been camping out here for weeks, but he greets me, dazzlingly debonair, in a burnt
  
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• Paddling the dramatic 'Grand Canyon of Canada'

  07-01-2026 14:00 via bbc.com
  
  It's an unforgettable bucket list item that few travellers ever experience
  
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• Lufthansa Group selects Amadeus for retailing transformation

  07-01-2026 10:22 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Amadeus Nevio, a next-generation modular solution, will provide nine airlines – including Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, and Swiss – with flexible core technology, supporting them to transform at their own pace
  
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• Six of the best affordable UK country house hotels to beat the January blues

  07-01-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  The festive season can stretch waistbands and wallets to breaking point. Here’s our pick of boltholes for a new year reset – each with a spa and rooms for under £160 a nightVirginia Woolf described the South Downs as “too much for one pair of eyes, enough to float a whole population in happiness”. So where better to head at this time of year, when our happiness levels are traditionally at their lowest ebb? Striding across the rolling chalkland towards the teetering
  
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• Dubai, the UAE’s Award-Winning Emirate: What’s New and Coming in 2026

  06-01-2026 17:08 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Dubai’s 2026 calendar is set to be one of its most ambitious yet, marked by major milestones, global recognition and forward-looking innovation. The year will see landmark anniversaries for flagship events such as the Dubai World Cup, Dubai Marathon, Art Dubai and Global Village, alongside international acclaim from Lonely Planet for Old Dubai’s cultural food tours. Dubai will also strengthen its position as a global hub for business, technology and sustainability, with major trade s
  
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• Boeing Continues Platinum Level Sponsorship of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

  06-01-2026 10:30 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Boeing announced the continuation of its Platinum Level sponsorship with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), particularly for its annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention. This renewed partnership underscores Boeing’s commitment to supporting aviation enthusiasts and the next generation of aviation professionals.
  
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• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Launches “GO TOKYO Gourmet” Website to Showcase Tokyo’s Diverse Food

  06-01-2026 08:08 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched the website “GO TOKYO Gourmet” to showcase Tokyo’s diverse food attractions in Japan and overseas.
  
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• A perfect winter walk between two great pubs in Cheshire

  06-01-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  This 14-mile section of the Sandstone Trail crosses an ancient landscape of hills, woods and ridges, bookended by two fine old inns Deep in the heartland of rural Cheshire, there’s a wind-scoured ridge of sandstone that hides a two-storey cave known as Mad Allen’s Hole. Here, on the flanks of Bickerton Hill, it is said that in the 18th century a heartbroken man called John Harris of Handley lived as a hermit for several decades.As locations to weather the storm of romantic trauma go,
  
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• Share a tip on a life-changing holiday or adventure

  05-01-2026 15:45 via theguardian.com
  Whether it was learning mindfulness or surfing for the first time, tell us about a trip that changed your life – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays breakTravel can affect our lives in many positive ways – and some holidays really can be life-changing. We’d love to hear about trips that have changed you – perhaps it was a wellbeing retreat, a learning or yoga holiday, going fishing or sailing for the first time, or a long-distance hike or kayaking adventure,
  
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• Ethiopian Airlines Partners with Nucore Technologies to Advance Digital Transformation

  05-01-2026 09:02 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading airline, signed a strategic agreement with Nucore Technologies, a company that specialized in providing software solutions for advanced back-office automation, integration, reporting and analytics capabilities to travel agencies, OTAs, aggregators, and corporate customers.
  
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• I ran 1,400 miles around Ireland

  05-01-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  On a running pilgrimage in the land of my forebears I was blown away by the scenery – and even more so by the warmth of the people As a long-distance runner, I had always wanted to use running as a means of travel, a way to traverse a landscape. I’d heard of people running across Africa, or the length of New Zealand, and the idea of embarking on an epic journey propelled only by my own two legs was compelling. I had just turned 50, and some might have said I was h
  
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• Swim, run, ride and row for charity: 10 challenges for 2026 in the UK, Europe and beyond

  04-01-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  Climbing, skiing and paddleboarding also feature in our round-up of this year’scharity challengesSwimQuest’s annual Isles of Scilly challenge is a 15km island-hopping swim, broken into five sessions with walks in between. The longest swim is the 6km leg from St Agnes to Bryher; the shortest is 600 metres from Bryher to Tresco; and the island walks in between are no longer than 45 minutes. Swimmers can opt to complete the challenge in one tough day, or space it out over two – th
  
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• Hebridean high: joy, tears and camaraderie on a 100km trek for charity across the Isle of Skye

  03-01-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  A 100km hike to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer proves uplifting and challenging in equal measure, with friends made for lifeThe day starts with a gentle trek. We clamber up from Flodigarry to circle under the black cliffs of the Quiraing where clouds flood around the bizarre rock formations. At the pass, we meet a howling wind and force our way down with shrieks of laughter.I’m walking on the Isle of Skye, specifically a section of the Trotternish Ridge for Copp
  
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• Beat the winter blues with these escapes

  02-01-2026 14:00 via bbc.com
  
  Eight getaways that offer warmth and cultural connection
  
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• China Daily Launches “China Bound”—An English-Language Smart-Tourism Service Platform

  02-01-2026 08:07 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Enjoy a smart journey, and discover China! On Jan 1, China Daily officially launched “China Bound,” an English-language smart-tourism service platform for international tourists. It offers one-stop services from “travel inspiration” to “personalized itineraries, enjoying intelligent Q&A, convenient ticket booking, and sharing travel stories.” With just one click, travelers can unlock the wonders of China. It’s an invitation to friends from all over t
  
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• From climbing Kilimanjaro to cycling the Tour de France route … readers’ favourite organised challenges

  02-01-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  Whether it’s for the satisfaction of completing a tough physical challenge or to raise money for charity, our readers select their most memorable adventures
  • Tell us about your favourite beach in Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherWhen tackling a big cycling challenge, choose an event with strong support – it makes all the difference. Riding the full Tour de France route with Ride Le Loop was tough, but the incredible staff turned it into an unforgetta
  
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• Hull’s maritime history thrusts city into world’s top places to visit in 2026

  01-01-2026 17:00 via theguardian.com
  Historic trawler and floating lighthouse among East Yorkshire city’s attractions as it gears up for tourism boostA combination of a world record-breaking trawler, a floating lighthouse and a dizzying array of maritime objects that include a stuffed polar bear called Erik are all helping to make Hull one of the top 25 places in the world to visit in 2026.The East Yorkshire city is on the verge of completing an ambitious £70m transformation, which, supporters believe, will propel it in
  
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• The Green Horizon: Travel and Tourism Trends for 2026 and Sustainable Journeys

  01-01-2026 10:36 via breakingtravelnews.com
  As 2026 dawns, the travel industry stands at the threshold of a new era—one where adventure meets awareness, and exploration is guided by responsibility. Travelers are no longer just seeking new landscapes; they want to connect deeply with destinations while minimizing their impact on the planet. Welcome to the age of sustainable journeys, where the horizon is greener, the experiences richer, and the footprint lighter.
  
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• 10 of the best learning holidays in Europe for 2026

  01-01-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  From rock climbing in the Peak District to honing your creative writing skills in Crete, why not take a break with like minds and fellow learners this year?Even complete beginners will soon be scaling sheltered Peak District crags on this two-day course with Pure Outdoor. Participants will master tying in, belaying and several climbing techniques, as well as abseiling down. With a maximum of six learners to one instructor, there is a lot individual attention and personalised targets. The course
  
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• Happy New Year to all our readers.

  31-12-2025 08:01 via breakingtravelnews.com
  As we welcome in 2026, all of us at Breaking Travel News would like to extend our warmest wishes to our readers around the world. Whether you are travelling for business, leisure, or returning home to loved ones, we wish you safe travels and a very happy New Year.The past year has once again demonstrated the resilience, creativity, and global spirit of the travel industry. Across aviation, hospitality, tourism, cruise, and destination management, we have seen innovation accelerate, sustainabilit
  
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• ‘It’s bigger than Hogmanay’: Shetland’s Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival

  31-12-2025 08:00 via theguardian.com
  The raucous celebration of the new year and the islands’ Nordic heritage culminates in the ritual burning of a longship – and much drinkingBeyond a misty veil, dawn breaks above Shetland – sort of. The days feel as if they never quite get going here at this time of year, and it’s important, as the long nights of winter drag on, to have a hobby. Here in Lerwick, the capital of the archipelago, the locals have divined a unique way of passing the time, while honouring the de
  
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• Dubai introduces contactless hotel check-in technology

  31-12-2025 07:56 via breakingtravelnews.com
  His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has announced the citywide introduction of a one-time contactless hotel guest check-in solution. This initiative sets a new global benchmark for guest convenience, safety, and innovation in the hospitality sector, and will allow guests to bypass in-person check-in procedures once implemented at the city&rsq
  
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